Bar 19 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Norwich City
Bar 19 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 19 Upper King Street, Norwich, NR3 1RB
How it compares in Norwich City
That puts Bar 19 among the 889 places in Norwich City holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ← Bar 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bar 19 none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bar 19, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Brix N Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ali Newsagent Norwich Ltd Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Bier Draak Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bar Cerdita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Bread Source Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Amaretto Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Bar 19
What is Bar 19's food hygiene rating?
Bar 19 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Norwich City Council on 9 December 2022.
Is Bar 19 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar 19 last inspected?
Bar 19 was last inspected on 9 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bar 19?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar 19 compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, and Bar 19 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects Bar 19 and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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